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Political Rewind episodes

January 31, 2023 Political Rewind: Congress under pressure to pass police reform act; Southern Democrats push for DNC
Tuesday on Political Rewind: More voices are calling for Congress to pass a bill that would address police misconduct. The bill passed the U.S. House in 2021 but was never taken up by the Senate. Plus, Southern Democrats urge President Biden and the Democratic National Committee to hold their convention in Atlanta.
The panel:
Chuck Kuck, @ckuck, immigration attorney
Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus
Kendra King-Momon, political science professor, Oglethorpe University
Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introductions
2:00 - The latest from Fulton County's election probe and how it impacts Trump's reelection campaign.
8:00 - Pressure on Congress to pass bills addressing police misconduct.
29:00 - President Biden is facing criticism on both sides for his immigration policy.
44:00 - Southern Democrats petition the DNC and Joe Biden to hold their convention in Atlanta.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Washington Post's Matt Brown joins the panel.
50 min
January 30, 2023 Political Rewind: Memphis police release video showing Tyre Nichols beating; Peaceful protests in Georgia
Monday on Political Rewind: Protestors gathered peacefully over the weekend after the release of four videos showing the brutal death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp and Mayor Andre Dickens coordinate to stem violent protest in Atlanta.
The panel
Eric Tanenblatt, @ericjtanenblatt, Republican insider
Jen Jordan, former state senator
Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tammy Greer, professor of political science, Clark Atlanta University
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
5:00 - The city of Memphis released video showing the police killing of Tyre Nichols.
40:00 - The Legislature seemingly has no appetite for cultural issues.
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52 min
January 27, 2023 Political Rewind: As antisemitism goes mainstream, a look at the Jewish history of Georgia
Friday on Political Rewind: On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the 6 million Jews killed by the Nazi Party. But disturbingly, antisemitism is once again being mainstreamed in our politics. Our special panel explores Georgia's Jewish history, marked with both hope and violence.
The panel
Allison Padilla-Goodman, @apadillagoodman, VP, Southern Division, Anti-Defamation League
State Rep. Esther Panitch (D), @epanitch, District 51
Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sandra Berman, William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
Timestamps
0:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp mobilizes 1,000 National Guard members in anticipation of protests.
3:00 - Introduction
8:00 - Antisemitism is on the rise in the U.S..
18:00 - Looking at Georgia's Jewish history.
36:00 - Positive stories of Jewish involvement in communities.
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52 min
January 26, 2023 Political Rewind: Kemp's State of the State focuses on violent crime, budget; Mining the Okefenokee?
Thursday on Political Rewind: In his State of the State speech, Gov. Brian Kemp pledged to crack down on violent crime and laid out his plan for Georgia's surplus. Democrats responded, saying the funds should strengthen social safety nets. Meanwhile, there are continued efforts to stop mining in the Okefenokee.
The panel
Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University
Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, Atlanta Journal Constitution
Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, GOP consultant and CEO, Engaged Futures
State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D), @mmo_mary, Decatur
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
4:00 - Kemp delivered his State of the State speech yesterday, addressing violent crime and health care.
28:00 - The DeKalb District Attorney has recused herself from the investigation into an officer-involved shooting around "Cop City."
42:00 - The fight to stop mining in the Okefenokee Swamp.
47:00 - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's career bolstered by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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52 min
January 25, 2023 Political Rewind: Special grand jury's findings remain sealed; Dems call to overturn abortion ban
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says criminal charges are "imminent" in her investigation into the 2020 election. Her final report will stay sealed while she pursues charges. Meanwhile, although they don't have the votes, state Democrats filed bills to overturn Georgia's abortion ban.
The panel:
Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University
Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University
Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of law, Georgia State University
Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
2:00 - Fulton County DA says criminal indictments are "imminent".
28:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp gives his "State of the State" speech later today.
37:00 - State Democrats introduce a doomed measure to ensure abortion access in Georgia.
42:00 - State and national Republicans propose consumption taxes, replacing income tax.
Thursday on Political Rewind: State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver and conservative thought leader Leo Smith will both join the panel.
52 min
January 24, 2023 Political Rewind: Judge weighs release of Fulton probe report; Poll shows were Georgians stand
Tuesday on Political Rewind: A Fulton County judge holds a hearing that will decide if findings from a special grand jury investigating Trump's election interference will be made public. Plus a new poll shows how Georgians feel about major issues this legislative session.
The panel:
Fred Smith, @fredosmithjr, professor of constitutional law, Emory University
Karen Owen, @ProfKarenOwen, professor of political science, University of West Georgia
Kurt Young, professor of political science, Clark Atlanta University
Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
4:00 - The Fulton County probe could release its final report today.
31:00 - What Georgians hope the Legislature will address.
44:00 - Will the Legislature address abortion?
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52 min
January 23, 2023 Political Rewind: Protest surrounding 'Cop City' turn violent; 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Monday on Political Rewind: There's been a dramatic escalation of violence between law enforcement and opponents of the planned Atlanta Police and Fire Training Center. Meanwhile, pro-choice activists protested on the 50th anniversary of the now-defunct Roe v. Wade decision.
The panel:
Michael Thurmond, CEO of DeKalb County
Patricia Murphy, political reporter and columnist, @MurphyAJC, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sam Olens, Former Georgia attorney general
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introductions
1:00 - Violence and vandalism over the planned "Cop City" training site.
30:00 - Looking ahead to Gov. Brian Kemp's "State of the State" address
38:00 - After Roe's 50th anniversary, is abortion access on the slate for the 2023 session?
46:00 - Breaking down how much money went into 2022 elections in Georgia.
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52 min
January 20, 2023 Political Rewind: When will it end? Where Georgia stands with COVID three years into the pandemic
Friday on Political Rewind: On Jan. 21, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was detected in the U.S.. Since then, more than 2 million Georgians contracted the virus and nearly 40,000 have died. As a milder variant goes around this winter, we ask a panel of health experts how to best protect ourselves.
The panel
Professor Amber Schmidtke, @AmberSchmidtke, medical educator and public health microbiologist
Dr. Carlos del Rio, @CarlosdelRio7, executive associate dean, Emory School of Medicine and Grady Health System
Professor Rodney Lyn, Dean of School of Public Health, Georgia State University
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introductions
5:00 - Updated COVID numbers
12:00 - Home testing and testing numbers
14:00 - COVID fatigue
16:00 - Importance of boosters
19:00 - Regional hotspots in Georgia
21:00 - Reliability of home tests
26:00 - Disparities between communities of color
32:00 - Impact of health care in Georgia?
38:00 - Rural vs. urban divide
42:00 - Maternal mortality rates
45:00 - Attacks on health care workers during the pandemic, misinformation
52:00 - HIV cases update
Monday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Patricia Murphy joins the panel.
52 min
January 19, 2023 Political Rewind: Violence at Cop City; More voices back sports betting; Who's helping the economy
Thursday on Political Rewind: During a police clearing of a proposed Atlanta training facility, a Georgia state trooper was shot and a protestor was shot and killed. Few details are currently public and the GBI is investigating the site. Our panel has the latest from "Cop City" and more.
The panel
Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jill Nolin, @jillnolin, reporter, Georgia Recorder
Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Rahul Bali, @rahulbali, politics reporter, WABE
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
1:50 - Protestor killed, trooper shot at "Cop City" in Atlanta
13:00 - Jill Nolin updates us on the governor's $32.5B budget
27:00 - Future of sports betting
36:00 - AAPI Caucus
39:00 - Kemp and Sen. Jon Ossoff feud over credit for Qcells
44:00 - Speaker Burns holding press conference
Friday on Political Rewind: Our panel has the latest on COVID in Georgia. Leave us a voicemail with your questions about the pandemic at ‪(404) 494-0421‬.
52 min
January 18, 2023 Political Rewind: MTG gets top committee assignments; Kemp in Davos; Lawmakers want a flat tax
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene secured seats on two high-profile House committees. Will she bring her extreme views with her? Gov. Brian Kemp told the World Economic Forum that Georgia will be a pro-business powerhouse. Meanwhile, Republicans in both D.C. and Georgia aim to reshape tax policy.
The panel:
Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University
Rep. David Wilkerson, @repdwilkerson, (D)Powder Springs
Edward Lindsey, @edlindsey14, former state legislator and member state election board
Shannon McCaffery, @shannonajc1, reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
4:00 - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene secured seats on two high-profile House committees.
18:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp spoke at the World Economic Forum yesterday.
31:00 - The state will not be taking over elections in Fulton County.
39:00 - What to expect from Georgia's new House Speaker, Rep. Jon Burns.
42:00 - Democrats move to expand Medicaid in Georgia.
48:00 - Moving towards a flat tax
Thursday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Kevin Riley joins the panel.
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